Easter Egg Hunt Comes To Red Bank’s Count Basie Fields

RED BANK, NJ - Pack your baskets and running shoes, Red Bank.

The annual Spring Egg Hunt is set for Saturday, March 27 at the Count Basie Park fields from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., according to Red Bank’s parks and recreation department. Families should arrive early due to anticipated high demand.

A special appearance from the Easter Bunny can also be expected.

The festivities will continue through next week as the Easter Bunny will make his way around Red Bank on a firetruck to greet families on March 31 starting at 4 p.m. The firetruck route can be found here: plotaroute.com/route/1133419

“The Bunny will be riding atop the firetruck to wave to the children of Red Bank and wish them well. We ask that everyone stays on their porches and respect the necessary social distancing,” Red Bank Parks and Recreation wrote in a statement. “Our hope is that our magical, furry friend will have the opportunity to brighten the day for a lot of Red Bank children.”

The fields at Count Basie Park are located at 11 Henry Street. Questions can be directed to the Red Bank Parks and Recreation office at (732) 530-2782.